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Indonesia phone tapping scandal could hurt live exports
The boss of Elders is hoping the Indonesian phone tapping scandal will be resolved before the live export trade is affected.
November 25, 2013 0 comment
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Keep Warrnambool in Aussie hands: UDV
Victorian dairy farmers are heading to Canberra today to argue that Australian processors need a level playing field as they compete with Canada’s Saputo in the bid for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB).
November 21, 2013 0 comment
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National Food Plan initaitves potentially placed on hold
The National Food Plan, a comprehensive policy covering all elements of food production, supply, education and marketing may have had its initiatives placed on hold while the Federal Government drafts its own agricultural white paper.
November 20, 2013 0 comment
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Minister for manufacturing visits Charlie’s Cookies
David Hodgett, Victoria’s minister for manufacturing, and Elizabeth Miller, state member for Bentleigh, have visited Charlie’s Cookies in Bentleigh East as part of the state government’s commitment to engage with business.
November 19, 2013 0 comment
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Libs vs Nats: GrainCorp stoush shows cracks run deep in the Coalition
The sale of GrainCorp is drawing attention to the fact that the Liberal-National Party coalition is not a single entity united in its approach to policy.
November 19, 2013 0 comment
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Supermarket duopoly gives voluntary code the nod
Coles and Woolworths, together with the Australian Food and Grocery Council, have agreed to a voluntary code regulating their dealings with suppliers.
November 18, 2013 0 comment
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Anti-Dumping Commission approves tariff on imported tomatoes
The Anti-Dumping Commissioner has decided to enforce a nine percent tariff on imported tinned tomatoes, despite the Productivity Commission rejected an application for safeguards just weeks ago.
November 15, 2013 0 comment
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Free Trade Agreements are a concern for local industry: Poll
The third Cirrus Media Industrials poll reveals that industry is concerned about the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) which the Government is attempting to forge with China, South Korea and Japan.
November 12, 2013 0 comment
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Biosecurity job cuts puts our clean food reputation at risk: WA farmers
Australia’s reputation as a clean, green food producer is under threat with the Federal Department of Agriculture announcing it’s to cut 220 jobs, with biosecurity staff the first in line.
November 12, 2013 0 comment
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Australian experts call to follow US lead in banning trans fats
Following an announcement from the US FDA last week, Australian experts say that Australia should also consider a ban on artificial trans fats.
November 11, 2013 0 comment
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US pushes to ban trans fats
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing a ban on artificial trans fats in an attempt to combat rising rates of obesity and heart disease.
November 8, 2013 0 comment
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GM crops ban extended in SA
South Australia is the only mainland state maintaining a ban on genetically modified crop production and trials, extending a moratorium until at least 2019.
November 8, 2013 0 comment
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Australians in favour of junk food tax, survey finds
In light of Mexico’s recent commitment to a tax on sugary drinks and junk food, new public opinion data from the Obesity Policy Coalition has revealed that Australians are also in favour of pricing interventions to curb bad eating habits.
November 7, 2013 0 comment
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Farmers should be able to veto CSG exploration: VFF
Victorian farmers should be able to veto gas exploration on their land, says the Victorian Farmers Federation, arguing the importance of a “level playing field” between the farming and mining industries.
November 7, 2013 0 comment
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FSANZ calls for submissions on GM soybean application
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed an application made by Dow AgroSciences Australia Ltd regarding the introduction of genetically modified soybean, and is now calling for submissions on the application.
November 6, 2013 0 comment
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Deputy PM wary of GrainCorp sale
Australia must control its food security, says Deputy PM Warren Truss, who is concerned that the sale of GrainCorp to ADM could see Australia’s agricultural future determined by foreign businesses.
November 4, 2013 0 comment
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Mexico introduces junk food tax to inspire a ‘change of culture’
Mexico has passed a law that imposes significant new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food.
November 4, 2013 0 comment
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Sugary drinks tax could swell coffers, shrink waistlines
A study published in the journal of the British Medical Association, says a tax on sugary drinks could cut the number of obese adults in the United Kingdom by 180,000. Similar Australian projections predict an even bigger impact.
November 4, 2013 0 comment
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Chicken processors, suppliers to pay $400,000 over ‘free to roam’ claims
Baiada Poultry and Bartter Enterprises, the suppliers and processors of Steggles chicken products have been ordered by the federal government to pay $400,000 in penalties over misleading ‘free to roam’ claims.
October 31, 2013 0 comment
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New animal cruelty footage emerges from the Middle East
Animal welfare group, Animals Australia shot footage earlier this month of the serious mistreatment of Australian sheep in Jordan, placing cruelty within the live animal export trade in the spotlight once again.
October 31, 2013 0 comment